Graveslab in Waterford City

From: Bradley, J., Halpin, A. and King, H. (1989) Urban archaeology Survey of Waterford City and County, 2 vols. Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works. vol. 2, 285. Graveslab 16th/ 17th century. N. wall of the chancel of the Franciscan church (WA009-005032-). Recatangular slab of conglomerate with worn surface and missing its lower end. Set against the north wall of the chancel. It has chamfered edges and an incised double line fleur-de-lys cross within a circle with a circular knop and rounded calvary. There are some incised strokes on the right side which are probably the remains of an inscription. Dims. 2.04m x 1m; T 0.23m Power (1894-5) 219. Date of upload: 24 August 2010

16th/17th-century Christian graveslab; reflects early modern funerary practices in Waterford. Its inscription or design may provide insights into local social or religious history.